Business leaders have welcomed plans by the Liberal Democrats to scrap Severn Bridge tolls if the party was returned to power at next year’s UK General Election.The party has said scrapping the…
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Crumlin-based Brace’s bakery takes on new staff after rise in demand
Crumlin-based bakery Brace’s has taken on five production and engineering staff at its Rogerstone bakery after an increase in demand.
Ystrad Mynach police officer had sex in custody room and sexually assaulted women, court told
A Gwent police officer based in Ystrad Mynach had sex with a woman suspect in the custody suite at his police station, Cardiff Crown Court heard today, July 18.
Caerphilly ladies night raises cash for Macmillan Cancer Support
A local ladies night has raised more than £1,600 for charity Macmillan.
Caerphilly mother and daughter Susan and Claire Ashman organised the event to support local people affected by cancer.
Dancers on show at Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Members from more than 50 dance clubs brought their moves together for a showcase at Blackwood Miners’ Institute recently.
Caerphilly housing association United Welsh celebrates its 25th anniversary
Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh has celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Gwent Police to develop £800,000 mobile phone app for officers
Gwent Police will spend more than £800,000 on an ‘app’ so officers can record statements at the scene of a crime.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford visits Blackwood’s Mayberry Pharmacy
The Welsh Government Health Minister visited a Blackwood pharmacy on August 6 to find out about a new way of supplying long-term medicines.
Caerphilly rugby event for youngsters hailed a success by organisers British Transport Police
A new scheme to combat antisocial behaviour in and around Caerphilly town during the summer has been praised for its success.A series of Friday night street rugby events, organised by the British…
A-Level results for Caerphilly County Borough improve for 2014
A-Level results for students in Caerphilly County Borough were up from last year.The overall pass rate for learners in Caerphilly county borough schools for WJEC A Levels was 98.13% (A* to E),…